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NICER

Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer

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NASA’s NICER is an X-ray observatory that studies neutron stars, black holes, and other phenomena from its home aboard the International Space Station. NICER also demonstrated the use of galactic pulsars as navigational beacons for future deep-space exploration missions.

Type

Instrument

Launch

June 3, 2017

Wavelength

X-rays

Status

Extended mission
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Repair Kit for NASA’s NICER Mission Heading to Space Station

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Astronauts To Patch Up NASA’s NICER Telescope

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